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My ride-share car: Kathleen's only way to earn a living

Kathleen drives for a living in Kilkenny, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 4 weeks.

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Kathleen King
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Kilkenny
I make my living with my ride-share car. 4 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,350. Without the vehicle I earn nothing. I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask. I support my two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked ten hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six months if I can just get the vehicle working. I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $1,350 goes: • gearbox replacement (parts): $1,100 • Towing and inspection: $130 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $120 I hope life is good to you. - Kathleen

Updates from Kathleen

  1. Update from Kilkenny: we've started the first stage. We're at 65% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 40% now ($535). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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2.7(13 reviews)

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  • Marcus M. HarrisonQuestionPhoto verified

    does the money go straight to the mechanic or to you?

    • Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Nakhon Ratchasima.

      • Luke W. VegaQuestion

        Is there any paperwork, like the mechanic's estimate, that backs this up?

        • Kathleen KingOwnerAnswer

          I do, the mechanic's estimate is with the HelpBLESS team. Happy to answer anything else about it. I'll keep the page updated.

      • Tayo Yakubu AliyuVerified organization

        Thinking of you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.

        • Ximena ElliottPhoto verified

          Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. After 9 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything!

          • Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

            • Ibrahim Musa DaramolaPhoto verified

              Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Gazipur.

              • Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

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